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Catholic Pilgrims Given Blessing to Buy Papal Mementos

Saturday, July 05, 2008 6:07:00 PM

Catholic pilgrims and the public will be able to buy papal mementos after Sydney's archbishop gave his blessing to indulging in "a little commercialism".   Full Story

Greens: Tackling Climate Change Will Boost Economy

Saturday, July 05, 2008 6:03:00 PM

Greens Leader Bob Brown says Australia will feel the economic benefits if it moves towards halting the impact of climate change.   Full Story

Swan,Major Banks Should Explain Independent Rate Rise:Nelson

Saturday, July 05, 2008 6:01:00 PM

SYDNEY—Federal Treasurer Wayne Swan and major banks must explain the reasons for independent interest rate rises by lenders without any movement from the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA), says Oppositi ...   Full Story

China Must Be Part of Climate Change Solution, Says Swan

Friday, July 04, 2008 6:07:00 PM

China must be part of the climate change solution, federal Treasurer Wayne Swan says.   Full Story

Anti-Annoyance Laws to Be Challenged: Civil Libertarians

Friday, July 04, 2008 6:03:00 PM

Opponents of "absurd" new anti-annoyance laws in place for World Youth Day (WYD) will take their fight to court, claiming the powers impinge on human rights.   Full Story

Govt Looking More Closely at Chinese Foreign Investment

Friday, July 04, 2008 6:01:00 PM

The federal government is looking more closely at Chinese foreign investment in Australian resource companies where the investor would have a controlling stake.   Full Story

Space Age Uniforms for Melbourne Firefighters

Thursday, July 03, 2008 6:07:00 PM

Melbourne firefighters are set to battle flames and scorching temperatures in hi-tech new uniforms.   Full Story

Experiences While Working at a Quitting the CCP Service Center

Thursday, July 03, 2008 6:07:00 PM

Volunteers have set up a "Quit the Chinese Communist Party (CCP)" Service Center on a busy street inside Sydney's Chinatown. For many Chinese people, Chinatown is a "must see" while visiting Sydne ...   Full Story

Downer Denies Deserting Sinking Liberal Ship

Thursday, July 03, 2008 6:05:00 PM

Alexander Downer denies he is jumping from a sinking Liberal Party ship by quitting parliament, saying he considered leaving politics before last year's election loss.   Full Story

Australia Crime Victims Demand Mike Tyson Be Barred

Thursday, July 03, 2008 6:04:00 PM

Australian crime victims are demanding ex-heavyweight boxing champion Mike Tyson be barred from entering the country to take part in a professional poker tournament with retired cricketer Shane Warne.   Full Story

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